Maintenance Assistant (Term – Summer 2026)
Western Development Museum, Yorkton
Deadline: June 15, 2026 - July 03, 2026
Western Development Museum - Yorkton
Maintenance Assistant (Term – Summer 2026)
General Description
Reporting to the Museum Manager, the Maintenance Assistant’s main responsibility will be to support the care of the facility’s grounds, building, and equipment. The Maintenance Assistant will ensure that the building and grounds are esthetically pleasing and safe for visitors. They will also assist with the set-up of special events and functions. Occasional weekend and holiday work is required.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Grounds maintenance including grass cutting, weeding, tree & shrub trimming, and general cleanliness.
• Building custodial duties including shop area maintenance and facility garbage disposal.
• General maintenance of grounds equipment and shop tools.
• Assistance with set up and take down of special events and functions held at the Museum.
• Conducts safety checks and maintains required documentation.
• Basic building maintenance and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Knowledge and experience in grounds maintenance is an asset.
• Class 5 driver’s license with clean driving abstract.
• Computer skills and ability to complete WHMIS certification.
• Willing to work weekends and stat holidays.
Conditions
• Wage: $17.48/hour
• Work schedule: 70 hours per 2 week pay period, may include weekends or stat holidays
• Employment term: Immediate start date, term ends on August 28, 2026
• Employee Benefits: As per WDM Human Resources Policies
• Hours of work: 8:45 am to 4:15 pm. Shifts include weekdays and occasional weekend and stat holiday work.
• Location: WDM Yorkton, Hwy 16A West
If you’re interested in joining our team, please submit your cover letter and resume to:
https://platform.risepeople.com/app/#/recruiting/job-postings/view/16428?
Please only submit your application through the recruitment link above.
Attn:
Maintenance Assistant (Summer 2026) Selection Committee
Western Development Museum – Yorkton
P.O. Box 98
Yorkton, SK S3N 2V6
We thank everyone for applying for this position. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
The WDM welcomes everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in the museum and heritage field. If you require accommodations to apply for this position, please contact Chibueze at 306-934-1400 EXT 1120 or cajanwachuku@wdm.ca
Maintenance Assistant (Term – Summer 2026)
General Description
Reporting to the Museum Manager, the Maintenance Assistant’s main responsibility will be to support the care of the facility’s grounds, building, and equipment. The Maintenance Assistant will ensure that the building and grounds are esthetically pleasing and safe for visitors. They will also assist with the set-up of special events and functions. Occasional weekend and holiday work is required.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Grounds maintenance including grass cutting, weeding, tree & shrub trimming, and general cleanliness.
• Building custodial duties including shop area maintenance and facility garbage disposal.
• General maintenance of grounds equipment and shop tools.
• Assistance with set up and take down of special events and functions held at the Museum.
• Conducts safety checks and maintains required documentation.
• Basic building maintenance and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Knowledge and experience in grounds maintenance is an asset.
• Class 5 driver’s license with clean driving abstract.
• Computer skills and ability to complete WHMIS certification.
• Willing to work weekends and stat holidays.
Conditions
• Wage: $17.48/hour
• Work schedule: 70 hours per 2 week pay period, may include weekends or stat holidays
• Employment term: Immediate start date, term ends on August 28, 2026
• Employee Benefits: As per WDM Human Resources Policies
• Hours of work: 8:45 am to 4:15 pm. Shifts include weekdays and occasional weekend and stat holiday work.
• Location: WDM Yorkton, Hwy 16A West
If you’re interested in joining our team, please submit your cover letter and resume to:
https://platform.risepeople.com/app/#/recruiting/job-postings/view/16428?
Please only submit your application through the recruitment link above.
Attn:
Maintenance Assistant (Summer 2026) Selection Committee
Western Development Museum – Yorkton
P.O. Box 98
Yorkton, SK S3N 2V6
We thank everyone for applying for this position. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
The WDM welcomes everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in the museum and heritage field. If you require accommodations to apply for this position, please contact Chibueze at 306-934-1400 EXT 1120 or cajanwachuku@wdm.ca